The Moran Family {Nashville Dog Photographer}

Wow, it has been a while since I blogged here at Mandy Whitley Photography. Summer and fall came and went and now it’s a brand new year!

Now on to some sweet animal pics…I first worked with Josh and Laura Moran for their wedding ten years ago. You can see their wedding photos here: https://mandywhitleyphotography.com/blog/2014/01/laura-joshs-kentucky-farm-wedding-nashville-wedding-photographer?rq=moran. Their wedding was at a beautiful farm in Kentucky and today’s blog photos were taken at Marcella Vivrette Smith Park several years ago.

Their sweet Sunny passed away last spring. I know Josh and Laura are missing him so much!

Meet the pups: Ollie is an 11-year-old mixed breed that the Moran’s like to call “a KY black dog”. She got her name because she reminded Laura of a black olive. They also have a sheltie named Sunny. Sunny is nine years old and was named by her parents. Then there is Bruce, named after Bruce Wayne because of his bat ears, who is a mixed breed . The Moran’s label him as “a TN black dog”. Bruce is only one.

What is it that these three pups like doing with their time? Ollie loves her treats and chasing chipmunks in the backyard. Sunny also loves all the treats along with naps and being dried off with a towel. The two older dogs have to be careful because along came Bruce who loves the treats too! He loves playing fetch and getting those booty scratches as well.

But what do they dislike? Ollie dislikes thunderstorms and Sunny isn’t a big fan of the mailman. Bruce doesn’t not like the vacuum cleaner! Bruce doesn’t like people much and just prefers Josh and Laura.

When it comes to what the Moran couple loves so much about their fur babies, here is what they told me:
”Ollie is so snuggly and sweet.”
”Sunny gives the best kisses and loves to go between our legs for pets.”
”Bruce and his personality has started to really shine and he is just so silly and bouncy.”

I also asked them what they liked most about the breed each dog is, and they said, “Ollie and Bruce are mixed breeds, which makes them extra special!

The Moran’s rescued Ollie and Bruce. Ollie was a stray and Bruce was rescued from Bonaparte’s Retreat.
~Mandy

couple with three rescue dogs at marcella vivrette smith park in brentwood tn
black rescue dog looking at camera
Nashville dog photographer
austrialian shepard at marcella vivrette smith park
man holding austrailian shepard for photo

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Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!



The Carpenter Family {Nashville Pet Photography}

This week on the blog, we have the Carpenter Family, including Laura and Jeremy with their sweet pup, Riley. We did this session at one of my favorite spots, Marcella Vivrette Smith Park.

With this blog, we celebrate life for two different reasons: Laura and Jeremy were expecting their sweet boy Heath Thomas, who is 10 months old now! But also, in the time that has passed since we took those photos, Riley has passed away. We celebrate the long life she had with her people! In these photos, she was 17.

To get to know this cute dog a little more… Riley also went by the name of “Riley-Roo”, and she loved cookies. She was such a resilient dog and the Carpenters loved her love of life. “We’ve been through a lot of big life events together.” They adopted Riley from the Humane Society of the Pikes Region in Colorado Springs, CO.

I hope you enjoy checking out some of my faves of this family below!

~Mandy

P.S. If you are still interested in booking a Fall mini session, it’s not too late. I have three spots on Sunday, October 2nd! Here is the booking link: https://book.usesession.com/i/-nPwGR6wF

maternity photo with dog at smith park in brentwood tn
older mixed breed pup smiling
old dog walking towards camera with owners behind him
couple with dog during maternity photoshoot
couple interacting with their old dog during maternity photoshoot

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Maranda and Reba {Nashville Dog Photographer}

It is truly something great when I get to continue photographing the same faces over the years. This familiar pet and her person, Maranda and Reba, have been on my blog since 2015. Though I have quite a few blog entries of this duo, check out their most recent one here. You might remember Reba because she is named after the country singing legend Reba McEntire, and because she is part dog and part kangaroo.

Maranda and her sweet pup met me at Marcella Vivrette Smith Park in November last year. They match with the scenery around them so well! Also, I love how Maranda always has Reba adorned with a pretty flower ready for her pictures. Reba is about 12 years old now and was rescued from a no-kill shelter in Western TN, through a Petsmart adoption day in Nashville. Though it is fun to call her part kangaroo, she is really a pit and dachshund mix. (It’s just that this dog could jump so high…you have to wonder).

Maranda feels like a truly lucky dog mom, as Reba is easygoing, gets along with others (humans and dogs alike), and is ready to snuggle and sleep in anytime.

I hope you enjoy some of my faves from this session.

~Mandy

Fall pet photography at marcella vivrette smith park
woman and dog on rock wall during pet photo session
woman and dog sitting on a rock wall
woman kissing her dog on the head
older dog with flower collar in foreground and her owner sitting on a blanket

Bring Your Pet to Your Family Photo Session!

Mandy Whitley Photography is Nashville's premiere pet photographer. Mandy Whitley creates fun and playful photographs with pets and their people. She photographs portrait sessions, family sessions, couple portraits, and weddings - as well as just pets! To inquire about booking a photo session, contact Mandy!